Director of Internal Audit

Mews

. Design and build Mews’ SOX and internal controls programme from the ground up .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,500 - $217,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and implementing SOX and COSO-aligned internal controls frameworks, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior stakeholders while ensuring effective governance and oversight of AI-enabled finance processes.

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SOX Controls Programme DevelopmentCOSO Framework ImplementationIT General Controls TestingAI Governance and OversightStakeholder Engagement and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Internal AuditRisk AssuranceControl DesignEvidence ValidationData ReliabilityAccess ManagementChange ManagementAI Fluency Level 4Control RemediationCross-Functional Programme Leadership

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersClear Communication of Risk Findings

Tools & Technologies

AuditBoardWorkivaJira

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACPAACAACCACISA

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceMulti-Entity EnvironmentSaaSFintech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build Mews’ SOX and internal controls programme from the ground up
Scope, assign, test and evidence controls across financial reporting, operations and technology
Set up the controls framework and roadmap, assign control owners, and lead testing and remediation
Work with process owners, Technology, Legal, Compliance and Risk
Report progress and significant risks to senior leadership and governance bodies
Establish a COSO-aligned, company-wide control framework with named control owners and evidence requirements
Coordinate local, EU and financial-services regulatory control expectations
Drive testing of IT general controls and validate critical reports, spreadsheets and AI-supported evidence
Establish risk-based monitoring and AI governance controls over AI-enabled finance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX, internal controls or risk assurance
3+ years leading teams or significant cross-functional programmes
Proven experience building and rolling out a SOX or COSO-based controls programme, including control design, owner accountability, certification and sustainable remediation
Experience in an international, multi-entity environment
Working knowledge of IT general controls, system interfaces, access and change management, and data reliability
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and present clear, risk-based findings
Experience engaging external auditors, regulators where applicable, and consultants
AI Fluency Level 4, including building AI-powered tools or systems used by others
Working understanding of AI governance, evidence validation and human oversight
Relevant professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACA, ACCA or CISA (nice to have)
Hands-on experience with GRC or SOX management platforms such as AuditBoard or Workiva, plus familiarity with Jira or similar tools (nice to have)
Experience in technology, SaaS or fintech (nice to have)
Must be based in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid holiday
Participation in company share program
Paid parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available after one year of service)
Annual Learning budget of €300, with more for high performers
Monthly "EDGE" time to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself
Work from anywhere policy with flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year
Relocation options, available after one year
Flexible, hybrid working options
Home office setup budget
Monthly work-from-home allowance
Claude tokens for workflow automation
Local benefits varying by location, including healthcare and retirement plans, team events, socials and other perks